Q. What message Gandhiji sought to convey through his insistence on Swadeshi? [40 BPSC/1995] Ans: Gandhi’s concept of swadeshi was derived from the Swadharmain the Gita. The Gita says: “One’s own dharma though imperfect is better than the dharma of another well performed. Gandhi interpreted it in terms of one’s physical environment. Swadharma, meant for …
Q. “Gandhi’s mystique consisted of a union of original ideas with a remarkable flair for tactics and an uncanny insight in the mass mind.” Elucidate. [60-62nd BPSC/2018] It was Gandhi’s mystique which enabled him to dominate the course of Indian freedom struggle and ultimately realizing the dream of Independent India. His charisma made him an …
Q. Examine the characteristics of tribal protest in the 19th century with suitable examples. Give reasons for their failure. [64th BPSC/2018]. Ans: With expansion of British rule in the tribal area, the way of life of tribals started getting disrupted. Their political autonomy and control over local resources were threatened by the establishment of British …
Q. Describe the social and cultural significance of the ideas of Rabindranath Tagore. (48-52 BPSC/2009) Ans:Thoughts of Rabindranath Tagore was influenced by various sources: Tagore had been deeply influenced by the thoughts of Upanishads and the Bhagavadgita. Idea of permanence of soul and omnipresence of Brahma was taken by him from Upanishads. His humanistic ideas …
Q. Describe the role of Rabindranath Tagore in the Indian national movement. How was it different from congress? (39 BPSC/1993) Ans: Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Apart from contributions in cultural aspects, he also played an important role in the Indian national …
Q. Define Nationalism. How was it addressed by Rabindranath Tagore ? (56-59 BPSC/2016) Ans: Nationalism is an ideology which emphasis on the loyalty and devotion to a nation. Historically, it was a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed …
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Q. Trace the course of expansion of Western and technical education in Bihar’ between 1857-1947. [67th BPSC] Describe the spread of Western Education in Bihar between 1858-1914. [65th BPSC-2020] OR Discuss the development of Western education in Bihar from 1813 to 1947. (60-62 BPSC/2019) OR Discuss the development of western education in Bihar from 1857 …
Q. “The underlying object of Birsa Movement was internal purification and desire to remove the alien government.” Explain. (53-55 BPSC/2012) OR ‘Birsa provided a new religious leadership to the tribal struggles against the British’. Explain. (44 BPSC/2002) OR Write a critique of the Birsa Movement with special reference to its nature and the lesson it …
Q. Write short notes on: Santhal Uprising. [67th BPSC] Evaluate the causes and results of Revolt of Santhal (1855-56) in Bihar. (63 BPSC/2019) OR Discuss the main causes of the Santhal Uprising. What were its consequences? (56-59 BPSC/2016) OR Discuss the causes and results of revolt of santhals (1855-56) in Bihar. (48-52 BPSC/2009) OR “Santhal …
Nehru is called the architect of India’s foreign policy. Evolution of his foreign policy started even before Independence when he headed the foreign department of Indian National Congress formed in 1928. It was mainly due to Nehru’s efforts that since the mid-twenties the Congress party began to take interest in international affairs. He kept a …
Q. Examine the main features of Foreign Policy of Jawaharlal Nehru. (60-62 BPSC/2019) Read More »
